Board Room Battles: Can They Be Respectful?

Accountability Collaboration Teamwork

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I had a meeting with my executive team the other day. At the end of the meeting one of the members suggested someone write up the notes from the meeting. I quickly suggested that he ought to do so.

As the meeting adjourned, this individual told me he was uncomfortable with my reaction to his recommendation that someone take notes. And to be honest, I did make the suggestion that he do the notes with a bit of an attitude. I was tired and worn down after a very difficult meeting. But that was no excuse for being disrespectful. I thanked this person for pointing out my unconstructive behavior, and I apologized. I also noted that he might have volunteered to take the notes instead of throwing it out for “They” to do it. He acknowledged that and apologized for not being self-accountable.

We both learned a little about respect and self-accountability. The lessons never end regarding the Character Triangle.

with Character,

Lorne

Turn to the Character Triangle with S**T’s Going Down

Accountability

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I guarantee you that in your career S#*& will happen. You will run into the most difficult of challenges. This is when the Character Triangle (CT) will be most challenged. It will be so seductive to blame, feel victimized, become fearful, lash out, and/or avoid. At worse, you’ll do all of the above. We are not perfect beings and sometimes the forces of crap become a tsunami. It can feel overwhelming. This is when Character is most determined; how we react to adverse circumstances.

If we have a crummy day or time, it’s important to dust ourselves off and reconnect with the values of the CT. Focus on what we can do the next minute, hour, day, month. What’s next is most important.

“A year from now, you may wish you had started today.” -Karen Lamb

Start now!

with Character,

Lorne

Lorne Rubis’ Introduction to Character! Use the Character Triangle to Succeed at Work and in Life

Accountability Personal leadership

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Hi “Characters”, welcome to my blog. In my 30-plus years at work, from being a janitor to a CEO, I’ve developed a belief about what it means to have “Character.” To me, working and living with character is the biggest contributor to success; regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, position or organization.

I want to invite you to “ride along” with me as I work as a CEO. Let me know how you feel about my observations and beliefs. Become a “Character” by contributing and refining what I call the ” Character Triangle”.

The Character Triangle (CT) connects what I believe are the three key values and drivers of Character: Accountability, Respect and Abundance. Thanks for joining me on the ride.

with Character,

Lorne